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Large Architectural Wall Sconce
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large architectural wall sconce from a public building, in patinated bronze, six-sided with dome
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Large Architectural Wall Sconce
Large Architectural Wall Sconce
H 50 in W 16 in D 20 in
Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Illuminate your space with this pair of alabaster wall sconces. Light filters through the stone
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces
Alabaster Architectural Wall Sconces
H 31 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Minimalist Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Pill" by Droulers Architecture
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The PILL wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Cast architectural bb Sconce
Located in 1204, CH
A wall-hung sand cast metal illuminated sculpture with polished edges. The sconce, which can be
Category

2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Cast architectural bb Sconce
Cast architectural bb Sconce
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Gaetano Sciolari Style Architectural Plafonnier Chrome Wall Sconce Italy
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Sciolari Style Architectural Plafonnier Chrome Vintage Wall Sconce 18 in diameter x 3.5H
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Nature Inspired Anticated Brass Wall Sconce "Leaves" by Droulers Architecture
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Leaves wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Nature Inspired Light Bronze Wall Sconce "Leaves" by Doulers Architecture
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The Leaves wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Nature Inspired Satin Brass Wall Sconce "Leaves" by Doulers Architecture
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
This decorative wall sconce is a stunning example of how inspiration drawn from nature can be
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Italian Alabaster Wall Sconce "Pill" by Droulers Architecture
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The PILL wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Postmodern Architectural Sconce Wall Lamp set by Moonlight Design, Belgium 1990'
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Postmodern Architectural Design sconce wall lamp set of 3 by Moonlight Design, made in Belgium 1990
Category

1990s Belgian Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Architectural Wall Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
This mid-century French wall lamp features a turquoise metal frame and a geometric shade with dual
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Architectural Wall Lamp
French Architectural Wall Lamp
H 3.94 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid-century Lucite wall lights mounted on polished chrome frames / Made in Italy circa
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available
Architectural Lucite Sconce - 8 available
H 11.82 in W 13 in D 7.09 in
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Solana Wall Sconces
Solana Wall Sconces
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Large French Architectural Wall Lamp, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant mid-century wall lamp, features a minimalist design with a matte black metal frame and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Large French Architectural Wall Lamp, 1950s
Large French Architectural Wall Lamp, 1950s
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 9.85 in
Wall Sconces by Greco
By Greco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wall Sconces by Greco. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950. Architectural sconces by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Wall Sconces by Greco
Wall Sconces by Greco
H 20 in W 9.5 in D 15 in
OMERO Small Wall Sconce
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally-inspired duet of dramatic veined alabaster with a textured cast bronze – a trio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

OMERO Small Wall Sconce
OMERO Small Wall Sconce
H 7.5 in Dm 7.5 in
OMERO Large Wall Sconce
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally-inspired duet of dramatic veined alabaster with a textured cast bronze – a trio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

OMERO Large Wall Sconce
OMERO Large Wall Sconce
H 14 in Dm 14 in
OMERO Oval Wall Sconce
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An architecturally-inspired duet of dramatic veined alabaster with a textured cast bronze – a trio
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

OMERO Oval Wall Sconce
OMERO Oval Wall Sconce
H 18 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Six Architectural Scale Lucite and Steel Box Sconces
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Incredible set of 6 large sconces having cream colored tops and bottoms, with a series of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

MR. TOM Wall Sconce
By Thomas Cooper Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rough-hewn blades of sand cast glass are stacked within refined architectural bands of mirrored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

MR. TOM Wall Sconce
MR. TOM Wall Sconce
H 12 in W 20 in D 6.25 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and
Category

2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Bronze Edwardian Torchiere Wall Sconce
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This solid bronze Edwardian torchiere wall sconce exudes timeless elegance with its classic
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Edwardian Torchiere Wall Sconce
Bronze Edwardian Torchiere Wall Sconce
H 22.5 in W 8 in D 12.5 in
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x W 35 x H 40 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated with
Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Glass Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x W 30 x H 52 cm Materials: Glass, metal. Lighting
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Glass Wall Sconce by Aver
Glass Wall Sconce by Aver
H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x W 20 x H 35 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated. Natural
Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x W 35 x H 45 cm Materials: Natural/clear
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stone, Metal

Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 26 x W 23 x H 48 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated. Natural
Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
H 18.9 in W 9.06 in D 10.24 in
Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 19 x W 28 x H 35 cm. Materials: Moroccan natural
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Stone, Metal

Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Crystal Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: 15cm x 15cm; H: 55cm Light: 01 x E27 or g9 Materials
Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum

Crystal Wall Sconce by Aver
Crystal Wall Sconce by Aver
H 22.84 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x W 30 x H 55 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated
Category

2010s Brazilian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
Selenite Wall Sconce by Aver
H 21.66 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16 x H 82 cm Materials: Polished nickel
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 32.29 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in
Sunset Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Sunset wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16.1 x H 31 cm Materials: black gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Sunset Wall Sconce by Schwung
Sunset Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 6.34 in
Pair of Modern Architectural Leaded Milk Glass Sconces by Lightolier
By Lightolier
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural leaded milk glass sconces on the diagonal
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Lead

Oslo Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo Wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 19 x H 26 cm Materials: Polished nickel, hand
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Oslo Wall Sconce by Schwung
Oslo Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 10.24 in W 5.91 in D 7.49 in
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16 x H 79 cm Materials: Black gunmetal, hand
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
Miron Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 31.11 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in
Naples Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Naples wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 23 x H 37 cm Materials: Polished nickel, hand
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Naples Wall Sconce by Schwung
Naples Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 9.06 in
Set of Four Large Wall Sconces
Located in London, England
Set of large gilded wall sconces. (Architectural Elements). Re-wired and tested. Circa 1900. Priced
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

Set of Four Large Wall Sconces
Set of Four Large Wall Sconces
H 53.55 in W 4.34 in D 11.42 in
Early PAIR Antique Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconces Architectural Salvage
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Pair of Pullman Train Antique Sconces salvaged from an early train car. Uncertain to exact
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Early Antique Collectible Pullman Train Car Lamp Sconce Architectural Salvage
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Pullman Train Antique Collectible Sconce salvaged from an early train car. Uncertain to
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Bronze Cedar Entryway Wall Light Brutalist Architectural Japanese Craftsman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Procured from original owners, set up to be an interior sconce but we assume this could be
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Femke Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
Located in Geneve, CH
Femke wall sconce by Daniel Schneiger Dimensions: D 31 x W 36 x H 15 cm Materials: Wood and resin
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Femke Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
Femke Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
H 5.91 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in
Jurgen Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
Located in Geneve, CH
Jurgen wall sconce by Daniel Schneiger Dimensions: D 36 x W 41 x H 15 cm Materials: Wood, slag
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass, Resin, Wood

Jurgen Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
Jurgen Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
H 5.91 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Dag Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
Located in Geneve, CH
Dag Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger. Dimensions: D 36 x W 43 x H 15 cm. Materials: wood, slag
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Resin, Wood, Glass

Dag Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
Dag Wall Sconce by Daniel Schneiger
H 5.91 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Eze Wall Sconce by Michel Amar
Located in Geneve, CH
Eze Wall Sconce by Michel Amar Dimensions: D 12,1 x W 19,8 x H 38,5 cm. Materials: Alabaster. All
Category

2010s French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Alabaster

Eze Wall Sconce by Michel Amar
Eze Wall Sconce by Michel Amar
H 15.16 in W 7.8 in D 4.77 in
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14.4 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 12.01 in W 4.14 in D 5.67 in
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14.4 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Lacquered
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
Odyssey Paris Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 12.01 in W 4.14 in D 5.67 in
Leaves With Antiquated Brass Finish Wall Sconce
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milan, IT
The Leaves wall sconce has been conceived and developed in collaboration with the architecture firm
Category

2010s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Adrion Wall Sconce LG by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Adrion wall sconce LG by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16.1 x H 38 cm Materials: Black Gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Adrion Wall Sconce LG by Schwung
Adrion Wall Sconce LG by Schwung
H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 6.34 in
Adrion Wall Sconce MD by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Adrion wall sconce MD by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16.1 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Black Gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Adrion Wall Sconce MD by Schwung
Adrion Wall Sconce MD by Schwung
H 12.01 in W 5.91 in D 6.34 in
Pulsar Wall Sconce 250 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Pulsar wall sconce 250 by Schwung Dimensions: W 26.5 x D 25 x H 25 cm Materials: Black Gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Adrion Wall Sconce Sm by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Adrion wall sconce SM by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16.1 x H 23 cm Materials: black Gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Adrion Wall Sconce Sm by Schwung
Adrion Wall Sconce Sm by Schwung
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 6.34 in
Pulsar Wall Sconce 150 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Pulsar wall sconce 150 by Schwung Dimensions: W 16.6 x D 15 x H 15 cm Materials: Black Gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pulsar Wall Sconce 200 by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Pulsar wall sconce 200 by Schwung. Dimensions: W 21.6 x D 20 x H 20 cm. Materials: black gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Gold Sunset Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold sunset wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16.1 x H 31 cm Materials: Brass, frosted
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Gold Sunset Wall Sconce by Schwung
Gold Sunset Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 12.21 in W 5.91 in D 6.34 in
Odyssey MD Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Black medium sconce by Schwung. Dimensions: W 10.5 x D 14 x H 30.5 cm. Materials: Black gunmetal
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Odyssey MD Wall Sconce by Schwung
Odyssey MD Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 12.01 in W 4.14 in D 5.52 in
Miron Brass Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Miron brass wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 16 x H 79 cm Materials: brass, hand blown
Category

2010s Polish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Miron Brass Wall Sconce by Schwung
Miron Brass Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 31.11 in W 5.91 in D 6.3 in
Molecule 8 Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Molecule 8 wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 73.6 x D 23.4 x H 95.6 cm Materials: Brass, opal
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Molecule 8 Wall Sconce by Schwung
Molecule 8 Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 37.64 in W 28.98 in D 9.22 in
Molecule Single Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Molecule single wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 12.5 x D 14.4 x H 50.8 cm Materials: Brass
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Molecule Single Wall Sconce by Schwung
Molecule Single Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 20.01 in W 4.93 in D 5.67 in
Armstrong Triple Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Armstrong triple wall sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 33.1 x H 63.7 cm Materials: brass
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Armstrong Triple Wall Sconce by Schwung
Armstrong Triple Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 25.08 in W 5.91 in D 13 in
Globe Dual Wall Sconce by Schwung
Located in Geneve, CH
Globe Dual Wall Sconce by Schwung Dimensions: W 15 x D 33 x H 92.2 cm Materials: Brass, Opal
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Globe Dual Wall Sconce by Schwung
Globe Dual Wall Sconce by Schwung
H 36.3 in W 5.91 in D 13 in
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Architectural Wall Sconce For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the architectural wall sconce you’re looking for. Each architectural wall sconce for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and glass. If you’re shopping for an architectural wall sconce, we have 57 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect architectural wall sconce — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An architectural wall sconce, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made architectural wall sconce over the years, but those crafted by Artemide, Ernesto Gismondi and Philips are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Architectural Wall Sconce?

Prices for an architectural wall sconce can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $233 and can go as high as $27,188, while the average can fetch as much as $2,107.

Finding the Right Sconces-wall-lights for You

From the kitchen to the bedroom and everywhere in between, there is one major part of home decor that you definitely want to master: lighting. Carefully selected vintage sconces and wall lights can do wonders in establishing mood and highlighting your distinctive personality.

We’re a long way from the candelabra-inspired chandeliers of the medieval era. Lighting is no longer merely practical, and lighting designers have been creating and reinventing lighting solutions for eons. Because of the advancements crafted by these venturesome makers, we now have the opportunity to bring unique, customizable lighting solutions into our homes.

It’s never been easier to create dramatic bedrooms, cozy kitchen areas and cheerful bars than it is today. Think of an elegant wall sconce as functional and as a work of art, adding both light and style to your hallways, whimsical kids’ rooms and elsewhere.

When choosing a lighting solution, first determine what your needs are: Will you opt for a moody or a bright feel? The room that will serve as your home office will need adequate lighting — think “the brighter, the better” for this particular setting.

For the bedroom, bedside wall lamps with warm-temperature bulbs instead of bedside table lamps could be the way to go to induce a sense of calm or intimacy. Try to match the style of the wall light or sconce that you’re installing to the overall design scheme of your room. It’s never “just a light.” You should approach the lighting of a room with a mindset that is one part practical and one part aesthetics-driven.

Let 1stDibs help you set the mood with the right antique and vintage wall lights and sconces for your home. Our collection includes every kind of fixture, from sculptural works by Austrian craftsman J.T. Kalmar to chic industrial-style wall sconces, from adjustable painted aluminum wall lamps designed by Artemide to a wide variety of minimalist mid-century modern masterpieces.

Questions About Architectural Wall Sconce
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A plug-in wall sconce is perfect for upgrading the lighting of the room without investing in hardwired fixtures. It can be easily mounted on a wall without having to call an electrician for rewiring purposes. This sconce will amazingly blend with traditional as well as contemporary décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage plug-in wall sconces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    The difference between a sconce and a wall lamp is that a sconce is a type of wall lamp or wall lighting fixture. The term sconce is usually used to refer to a decorative lighting fixture whereas a wall lamp might refer to recessed lighting, spotlights or track lighting.

    Usually installed in pairs or groups, sconces are decorative fixtures used to light hallways, or placed on either side of a door or bed. In addition to ambient illumination, they can provide upward or downward directional lighting, or both.

    Find antique and vintage sconces and other wall lights on 1stDibs.

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